ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Lakers president Magic Johnson and Pelicans GM Dell Demps have discussed offers for the New Orleans star, and "the offer appears to move closer to the objectives that the Pelicans are pursuing in a deal."

The Pelicans already reportedly rejected several Lakers offers, including one that included Kyle Kuzma, Lonzo Ball, Michael Beasley, Rajon Rondo and a future first-round pick.

Wojnarowski reported the Lakers' new offer includes "multiple young players, multiple draft picks and Pelicans salary cap relief" for Davis.

Multiple reports also indicate the Pelicans have a list of "a handful" of teams that Davis would consider signing with long term. In addition to the Lakers, the Knicks, Bucks and Clippers are also on the list.

However, the Bucks haven't talked trade with the Pelicans and the Clippers haven't made an offer, according to Wojnarowski. And after just trading away Kristaps Porzingis, the Knicks "likely don't have the assets to gain the Pelicans' interest."

That seems to leave the Lakers as the clear front-runners as Thursday's 3 p.m. ET trade deadline looms.

The Celtics are not included on Davis' list. Perhaps that's no surprise, given the ESPN report Friday on Anthony Davis Sr.

"I would never want my son to play for Boston after what they done to Isaiah Thomas," Davis Sr. said, referencing the former Celtics point guard.